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Embraer approves Fokker Services Asia as its Authorised Service Center for E-Jets

February 23, 2024
by MRO Business Today
Embraer approves Fokker Services Asia as its Authorised Service Center for E-JetsEmbraer approves Fokker Services Asia as its Authorised Service Center for E-Jets.
From left to right: Mr Jonas Yap, Senior Manager, MRO Development & Relations, Asia, Embraer Services & Support. Mr Frank Stevens, Vice President of Global MRO Centers for Embraer. Thomas Kennedy – Managing Director – Fokker Services Asia. Leon Kouters – Vice President Marketing & Sales – Fokker Services Group

Fokker Services Asia receives approval to service Embraer’s first-generation E-Jets, supporting the growing demand in the region

Embraer has selected Fokker Services Asia, Seletar, Singapore to be its Authorized Service Center for first-generation E-Jets, thus supporting the steadily growing Embraer presence in the Asia Pacific region.

As a next step the two companies plan on entering into a definitive agreement in the first half of 2024. Thus, by then Fokker Services Asia will have the stamp of approval by Embraer to conduct maintenance services on the E-Jets first generation family.

Following the approval from Australian authorities CASA, for the E190 aircraft, this certification from Embraer comes as a major milestone for Fokker Services Asia in its path to become full Embraer MRO service provider. 

Frank Stevens, Vice President of Embraer Services and Support hails this MoU as a part of Embraer’s efforts to expand its Asian footprint. “Embraer has been growing in the Asia-Pacific region during the last year and it is very important to keep expanding our capacity, capability, and footprint to bring value to our customers,” adds Stevens.

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Feeling extremely proud and satisfied with the Fokker Service Asia team, Thomas Kennedy, Managing Director of Fokker Services Asia, says that they will now formally establish a full new line of work for comprehensive aircraft maintenance for Embraer aircraft.

Question- How does this development impact the aviation industry in the region?
Answer- It provides airlines in the Asia Pacific with a new option for authorized Embraer E-Jet maintenance services, potentially improving accessibility and efficiency.

Question- What is the significance of this MoU for Fokker Services Asia?
Answer- This MoU paves the way for Fokker Services Asia to become a fully certified Embraer MRO service provider, following their recent CASA approval for E190 maintenance.

Question- What is the next step for both companies?
Answer- They plan to finalize a definitive agreement in the first half of 2024, officially authorizing Fokker Services Asia to service Embraer’s E-Jet family.

Note– MRO Business Today is the Principal Media Partner of the 5th MRO SOUTH ASIA SUMMIT 2024 co-located with the MRO XPO INDIA & AIRCRAFT INTERIORS INDIA 2024 to be held on 27,28 & 29 February 2024 at the Le Méridien New Delhi, India.